MALDIVES: The phrase "iPad kids" has become a common, though concerning, way to describe a generation that has been glued to screens since they were little. We've all noticed them: the quiet child in a restaurant, eating while fixated on a YouTube video; the toddler in a stroller, who suddenly wakes up when the 'Cocomelon' [...]
LIBYA: The Libyan Marine Biology Association has raised concerns about the worsening environmental conditions in the Marsa Dila area, located west of Zawiya. They blame the problem on the large amounts of waste that have built up in the sea due to a nearby landfill along the coast. Local fishermen have reported high levels of [...]
MALI: Mali’s military government is having a hard time lifting a blockade on fuel set by jihadists, as discussions with militants connected to al-Qaeda move slowly. This situation has led to shortages of petrol and rising anger among the public. Negotiations between Malian negotiators and the jihadists have been happening, but so far they have [...]
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CHINA: Tensions between China and the Philippines have risen again in the South China Sea after their ships collided near the disputed Thitu Island. Both countries have shared different stories about what happened and accused each other of wrongdoing and provocation. Over the past year, tensions have increased steadily, with many maritime clashes that include [...]
DJIBOUTI: The Minister of Education and Higher Education, H.E. Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, had a meeting with H.E. Moustapha Mohamed Mahamoud, the Minister of National Education and Vocational Training from Djibouti. They discussed how both countries can work together and improve their cooperation. They focused on supporting digital changes in education, training [...]
INDONESIA: The Special Immigration Office at the Immigration Checkpoint (TPI) of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has sent immigration officers to villages to help prevent human trafficking crimes. According to Perdhana, this program allows immigration officers to educate the public about the dangers of human trafficking and illegal migrant smuggling. He mentioned that having immigration officers in [...]
GAZA STRIP: World leaders are glad to hear that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first step of a peace plan for Gaza. This deal will help free Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, pull Israeli soldiers out of Gaza, and allow aid to enter the area. Hamas described the talks as "responsible [...]
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